NHL 2010-2011 Season Thread

[SaskatchewanChamp]

A quick bit of information, Sheldon Souray re-broke his hand down in the AHL in a fight. There went any and all hope my Oilers had too trade this guy :nono:

[Mike the Metal Ed]

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs828.snc4/68867_447750097465_61652252465_5784274_3530793_n.jpg
Just saw this pumpkin on the NHL's Facebook page, amazing.

[El Fangel]

A quick bit of information, Sheldon Souray re-broke his hand down in the AHL in a fight. There went any and all hope my Oilers had too trade this guy :nono:


My god that guy is fucking useless these days.


http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs828.snc4/68867_447750097465_61652252465_5784274_3530793_n.jpg
Just saw this pumpkin on the NHL's Facebook page, amazing.

That is fucking amazing.

[LoDownM]

I know theres like 6 of us that care, but Pens unveiled their Winter Classic jersey, hope they adopt it as the 3rd jersey, looks much better with less powder blue shit on it.

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[El Fangel]

I would be happy not to see a Pittsburgh winter classic again, 3 years in a row is a bit much.

[LoDownM]

Yeah, because 2 times in 4 years is 3 years in a row :roll:

[El Fangel]

Whatever, still pisses me off. Montreal vs Toronto would be money.

[Joey Slugs]

Yeah, because 2 times in 4 years is 3 years in a row :roll:

Doesn't matter - the fact they gave the Pens another Winter Classic (2nd in 4 years) is a joke.

[LoDownM]

Whatever, still pisses me off. Montreal vs Toronto would be money.

Maybe in Canada, casual hockey fans in the US wouldn't give a shit honestly. NBC gets a say in the teams, and they want the money and ratings from Sid/Ovie not 2 Canadians team no one in the US really care about. Not trying to be a dick, but it's the way it is.

Doesn't matter - the fact they gave the Pens another Winter Classic (2nd in 4 years) is a joke.

And I'm sure you'd be fine with it if it was a Pens/Hawks or the Hawks vs anyone.

[El Fangel]

LoM, the problem with Sid/Ovy is that it isn't that exciting. They both get shutdown by the other team and basically you pay to see that and them being on the ice at the same time.

Not scoring a bunch of goals, as is what they are trying to see.

Toronto vs Montreal wouldn't be money?

Most if not all hockey fans in canada would watch, they would sell a metric fuckton of merchandise PLUS winter classic jerseys would sell astronomically.

Couple that with the fact that most americans bar Minnesota live less then 300 miles of the 49, I.e michigan, new York, boston, etc. And saying that Montreal/Toronto in the winter classic wouldn't make money is one of the dumbest things i have ever heard.

[Emperor Smeat]

Its all about location with these Winter Classics since if the game is held in Canada, then a Montreal vs Toronto would make the most sense in terms of support and hype as was the case with the pre-Classics outdoor games.

Since NHL needs to rebound in popularity in the US especially with the non-hockey hotbeds, it makes more sense to market the Classic between US rivalries or "superstars" to generate the mega-hype.

No need to worry about Canada or hockey hotbeds since they will watch the game but the NHL needs the rest of the US to care about the game as a way to boost NHL's appeal.

[El Fangel]

I agree there. I don't agree that mon/tor won't make money.

[Joey Slugs]

And I'm sure you'd be fine with it if it was a Pens/Hawks or the Hawks vs anyone.

Actually, I wouldn't. The Hawks had their Winter Classic (which I was at) and I want to see it spread around. Leafs, Habs, Rangers all deserve to host/play before they start to repeat teams (since the Bruins, Wings, and Hawks already played).

Shit... how about the Wild/Stars @ Target Field?

[weather vane]

that would be brtl... wild and stars... give me a break...

btw Tim Thomas is a beast...

[El Fangel]

You know what would be cool? Throwback winter classic with avs wearing nordiques jerseys and Carolina wearing Hartford.

I would mark out.

[SaskatchewanChamp]

It's all about marketability, with this match up, Caps/Pens, you get a lot of the hype needed too generate a buzz. Not too mention, besides the game itself, ESPN is doing a 24/7 series too go along with the game. This would not be possible if not for the most recognizable faces south of the boarder were not playing in the game.

I would love too see other teams play in the game, however, with the state of the game in the south, I believe this is the best route too take.

[El Fangel]

Besides the original outdoor game, there hasnt been a canadian team in the winter classic yet.

I think a canadian/american game would be quite fun to watch on new years day.

Van/Det
Mon/Chicago
Toronto/Some midget team

[parkmania]

NBC and the NHL want the game to get as high ratings as possible. Like him or not, Sid is the face of the NHL - especially to the unwashed masses and casual fans. It's simply smart business to use him as much as possible.

[parkmania]

It's all about marketability, with this match up, Caps/Pens, you get a lot of the hype needed too generate a buzz. Not too mention, besides the game itself, ESPN is doing a 24/7 series too go along with the game. This would not be possible if not for the most recognizable faces south of the boarder were not playing in the game.

I would love too see other teams play in the game, however, with the state of the game in the south, I believe this is the best route too take.

I thought it was HBO doing the 24/7 show. I know it was mentioned locally on the radio that the producers would be trying to get some of the guys to swear as much as possible.

[El Fangel]

NBC and the NHL want the game to get as high ratings as possible. Like him or not, Sid is the face of the NHL - especially to the unwashed masses and casual fans. It's simply smart business to use him as much as possible.

So lets see, ignore people who know more then 2 players and understand the offside rule to make as much money as possible.

Seems about right.

Dialogue of people watching the game

"Hey who is that to the right of Ovechkin"

"Says here his name is Niklas Backstrom"

"Is he any good?"

"I dunno, never heard of him, so I dont think so"

Malkin Scores

"Hey that guy playing with Our Lord and Savior just scored"

"Says his name is Malkin, probably another shitty player using Sid The Kid to look better"

[Joey Slugs]

You and I are on the same wavelength here, FA. The biggest problem with the NHL right now is that they are trying to appeal to the casual fans that just don't give a shit and losing more and more die hard fans in the process. They are hyping up the Caps & Pens - both of which lost to the same #8 ranked Habs in last year's playoffs - yet the Habs are playing in the Heritage Classic (a game that most fans won't even be able to see outside of Canada).

And the idea for the Avs/Canes Winter Classic would be awesome.

And traditional hockey fans would watch the Wild/Stars play because they would understand the meaning behind a game like that. Will it happen? Of course not. But it would be awesome if they did. Especially if Modano was still in Dallas.

[OssMan]

Some people here think Alex Ovechkin's teammates are Nicholas Baxton and Alex Simmons.

[El Fangel]

Dear jesus.

[Londoner]

Enjoying philly v pittsburgh atm but wishing it was in philly!

[Mike the Metal Ed]

Habs-Isles is a bit dull. Wish I'd stayed up to watch the Senators 5-2 win a few days ago.

[El Fangel]

Hall and Eberle!

[Londoner]

3-1 philly should be game over. :cool:

[Londoner]

3-2 44.6 seconds left. :mad:

[Londoner]

And they hold on to win 3-2!

[El Fangel]

Edmonton taking the Hawks to skool

[Joey Slugs]

Edmonton taking the Hawks to skool

and i have nothing to say about this. fucking horrible.

[El Fangel]

Montreal fucking Canadiens people!!!

[Kapoutman]

Yeah... Never thought the Habs would be successful this early. I'm just hoping it's a steady thing this year instead of a struggle to even get in the playoffs near the end.

[Zen v.W.o.]

They made it to the ECF last year. They are obviously one of the two best teams in the conference until proven otherwise.

[Joey Slugs]

They made it to the ECF last year. They are obviously one of the two best teams in the conference until proven otherwise.

That is tough to say when they were the #8 seed.

[Zen v.W.o.]

That is tough to say when they were the #8 seed.

Regular season standings barely a mean a thing and it's proven time and time again.

You do well enough to get in, that's about it. The better teams will make it, cuz they can. But the seedings dont especially matter.

[SaskatchewanChamp]

They made it to the ECF last year. They are obviously one of the two best teams in the conference until proven otherwise.


If Price can keep playing the way he is, the Canadians will find success, however, if he falters it is going too be a long year.

[SaskatchewanChamp]

Someone has woken Alexander Ovechkin up it seems.

[El Fangel]

And Backstrom as well.

[Droford]

Proof people in Pittsburgh are stupid

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Yours for the low price of $46

[YOUR Hero]

Proof that you can sell anything. God Bless America!

[El Fangel]

I Would pay that for Montreal Forum ice.

[weather vane]

Tim Thomas

[El Fangel]

Guy is playing the year of his life.

.984 save percentage and 0.50 gga jesus.

[El Fangel]

Is it just me or does it seem like there is a couple shutouts EVERY night so far this season?

[El Fangel]

26 Shutouts so far this season and we are only average of 12.5 games in.

[JimmyMess]

I Would pay that for Montreal Forum ice.

I don't know about ice, but I would definitely pick up one of the old bench seats they had. There is one or two at the sport shops around my city.

[El Fangel]

Have you ever been inside that place? Went to a concert in Montreal two years ago and told my buds, if I dont go inside that place before we have to leave. Im staying here.

Standing at Center Ice was the most amazing feeling ever.

[Droford]

I found these to puck dady Jersey Fouls (http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/blog/puck_daddy;_ylt=AqRKFXctRPhwBBDTd40L6WX5rZJ4) an its awesome:

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Whats not right with this picture?

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and

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[El Fangel]

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[JimmyMess]

Have you ever been inside that place? Went to a concert in Montreal two years ago and told my buds, if I dont go inside that place before we have to leave. Im staying here.

Standing at Center Ice was the most amazing feeling ever.

The old Forum? Never got a chance to go there! I've only been to the Bell Centre for a Habs game. But still to own a piece of that history is still meaningful.

I can imagine the feeling. My old man and his buddies were able to rent out Maple Leaf Gardens for a pickup game once though. He got sticked in the mouth and bled at center ice! That I would have loved to do. Ha ha

[El Fangel]

Perhaps the TML scouts should have been there, your dad could have became a star.

[weather vane]

The Bruins aren't mint at all... all growing staches for Movember...

[El Fangel]

Lucic + Stache = Parros with decent hands

[KleptoKlown]

Dear Lames fans:

HAHAHAHAHAHA

Signed: Nucks fans.

[El Fangel]

Dear Lames fans:

HAHAHAHAHAHA

Signed: Boston Bruins

[Emperor Smeat]

Crazy game between Bruins and Blues. Might have to replace the goal posts with all the dings and shots off the post between both teams.

Seguin's 1st ever Shootout attempt was amazing. Even though Ryder's shot hit the post, I don't think he should be doing the S.O. anymore (4-23/24 all-time).

[El Fangel]

Fuck you Kovalev.

[Skippord]

this Shattenkirk man seems to be kind of awesome

[El Fangel]

He very much is.

Also, lawl at M-A Fleury

[Hanso Amore]

Would like to hear your opinions on this matter.

Fanns in Buffalo are angry with the Sabres start, and many are calling for Lindy Ruff to be fired.

I dont agree, Lindy is the longest tenured coach in the NHL by a long shot. 13 years. 4 Conference Title series and One NHL to his credit, never won it big though.

I dunno, they are playing like shit, but he is the jeff fisher of the NHL. I dont think it is Lindy that is the problem.

[El Fangel]

Fans in Buffalo are retards.

Its the same team that barely and I mean barely lost to the Bruins in the first round of the playoffs last year.

Its the same team that won 40+ games last year.

If a team that won that much last year and hasn't changed since last year. Its hardly the coachs fault. Buffalo isn't producing and they are without a certain backbone of the team.

Also going to say, Miller has been playing hurt from the start. Guy is REALLY off form from last year.

[SaskatchewanChamp]

Fans in Buffalo are retards.

Its the same team that won 40+ games last year.

If a team that won that much last year and hasn't changed since last year. Its hardly the coachs fault.

Also going to say, Miller has been playing hurt from the start. Guy is REALLY off form from last year.

All This

[Londoner]

Great ESPN, now im not gonna see the end of the philly washington cause of a programme YOU COULD'VE FUCKING SHOWED LATER.

[El Fangel]

Knuble pp goal on backstrom and green assist.

[OssMan]

Noh it was Mike Green... Did it really hit off Knuble?

[El Fangel]

Hmm, I thought so but, assman is correct.

[JimmyMess]

Perhaps the TML scouts should have been there, your dad could have became a star.

He's a star in his own mind. And thats as far as I'd like it to go ha ha ha. But yeah he's got pics of it and everything I'll see if I can find them I'll post them

[KleptoKlown]

Fuck you Kovalev.

Kovalev might be 100+ years old...but when he wants to be, he's the best player in the NHL

He reminds me of Cam Neely...not so much in style, but in what "could have been"

[JimmyMess]

Kovalev might be 100+ years old...but when he wants to be, he's the best player in the NHL

He reminds me of Cam Neely...not so much in style, but in what "could have been"

Kovalev is just a lazy shit. Cam Neely had bad knees.

[weather vane]

Cam Neely is mint.

[KleptoKlown]

true enough on the bad knees vs lazy...in fact that was a shitty comparison :o

Kovalev could have been a lot better though.

[KleptoKlown]

So how about the latest Hall of Fame inductions?

Can't go wrong with Dino Ciccarelli, but I think it's still too early to be inducting the ladies. This reeks of political correctness. I'm not saying the ladies shouldn't be in the hall...just not yet. Womens hockey has really only been on the international scope for the last 20 years or so. Most NHL'ers careers are longer than that if you include minors and juniors.

Women also don't have a professional league, so these inductees are based solely on international play. That wasn't enough to get Paul Henderson into the hall, so why is it enough for Cammi Granato and Angela James?

The hall should be about inducting the best of the best, not the best with breasts. Adam Oates, Mike Richter, Phil Housely all got passed over, and all had lengthier, more successful careers.

[JimmyMess]

Your right it is mostly politics to start adding female hockey players. It comes with the times. And where we are, hockey is in dire need of more fans and exposure. Adding women to the hall garners media attention. However, they have to start somewhere, and these women are now pioneers.

And Paul Henderson only played 15 international games. One goal wouldn't be enough to put anyone in the Hall.

There are plenty of players who will go to the hall eventually, and Housley will maybe be one.

[El Fangel]

Henderson belongs in the Canadian Hockey Hall of Fame, his one goal while famous doesnt warrent an admission to the HHOF.

[KleptoKlown]

Dear-Fucking-God...

if the Canucks cant get one past Price, they might really be fugged afterall.

Maybe Price reminded them of Cloutier and they took pity on him?

[El Fangel]

Did I really just see Price stone the Nucks?

Nah, couldnt have.

[KleptoKlown]

All I know is that I need to get stonned after seeing that shit.

[KleptoKlown]

Seriously, Carey Price let in a goal to Bob Barker after watching "The Price Is Right" Even Happy Gilmour is laughing his fucking ass off right now.

[KleptoKlown]

...wanting to smash a keyboard right now.

[El Fangel]

Lol

[weather vane]

Bruins with more injury problems....

Savard
Krejci
Sturm
Boychuk
Ryder

so brtl

[El Fangel]

Yet still winning...

[SaskatchewanChamp]

I'm not sure if you guys have heard about the new format too the NHL All-Star Game, but I think it is 100X better than letting the fans pick. Although, it still is an over-rated exhibition game.

[Droford]

what the hell is up with this new All Star game format? It sounds like its gonna be like when you were in school and having to be picked for kickball teams. Would hate to be the last one picked lol.

[Droford]

Also, not seeing the game but Columbus is raping St Louis 8-1

[weather vane]

Bruins down 4-2 in the third and come back to win 7-4.

SO MINT!

[LoDownM]

Grrr..

[Emperor Smeat]

Bruins down 4-2 in the third and come back to win 7-4.

SO MINT!

Was watching most of the game and figured once Pitt scored the power play goal right at the end of the 2nd, Pitt would cruise in the 3rd.

Left to go eat dinner and did some other stuff and was shocked at the end score.

[KleptoKlown]

All star game is kinda blah anyway.

Should put more focus on the skills competition.

[El Fangel]

Oh fucking joy, Crosby and Ovechkin get to choose their teams for showdown number 832595928

[El Fangel]

You know what they REALLY should do? Have two winners from a super huge contest draft their teams and have tgem play against each other.

They chose evergreen from the coach to the backup goalie

[LoDownM]

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[Kapoutman]

Ryan O'Byrne traded to the Avs for Michael Bournival according to a Montreal sports radio.

[Emperor Smeat]

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:rofl:

[El Fangel]

Omfg, thats 100 million right there.

[LoDownM]

Have a feeling Devils fans are gonna be booing him every time he touches the puck soon.

[El Fangel]

They won't have to boo long before he looses it in the corner.

[Adder]

Pittsburgh's goaltending (and defensive) is awful. Not to mention that besides Crosby, they aren't scoring. Yet they're still only one game under .500 at the moment. The Pens need to get their shit in order, but they shouldn't be written off like some people seem to be writting them off.

PS

Write off the Leafs.

[Hanso Amore]

Anyone else think Illya is alreayd regretting the New Jersey deal and trying to put his way out of town?

Sabres take 5 out of 6 points in a 3 game trip. If Miller can ever get healthy they can start pushing their way back up.

And Thomas Vanek is killing me. I truly believe he can be a 50 goal scorer and dominate the league with his skill. But the dude needs to see a shrink. He is fucked between the ears right now.

[El Fangel]

Called it,

from a site I am part of for fantasy reasons, so I would rather not let it out for people who dont know as it gives me an edge but:



<table> <tbody><tr> <td>Miller - Has been battling knee discomfort since camp. Will miss Wednesday’s game and is likely to miss Thursday’s game as well.</td> </tr> </tbody></table> Nov 08

[KleptoKlown]

Am I the only one loving every second of the Leafs misery???

Seems like yesterday all of Laughs Nation was bitching about JFJ when he got fired, then a fewish months later, the Laughs hired Burke, and suddenly everyone thought the Laughs would instantly become cup contenders...considering Burke "won" a cup in Anaheim by fluking his ass off from inheriting a great team, then raping the Oilers for Pronger...Take it from a Canucks fan, he's the biggest mouth and most overrated GM in the league. He talks the the talk, but walks like a 98 year old man in a wheelchair. I'll give him credit, he did great when he worked some voodoo magic to trade McCabe to the Hawks in order to get the Sedin's on draft day...but other than that..I dunno, I think he would be a better used car salesman than a NHL GM. Looks great on the Laughs though, Pre-Cap, the Laughs were the NY Yankees of hockey....minus the success. They tried to spend spend spend, and have been in the basement ever since.

Im ranitng now..and I could go on...

But for some reason, I take almost as much joy as the Laughs losing as I do the Canucks winning.

[El Fangel]

I remember about a month ago when a certain team was on a 4-0-0 win streak to start the season and their fans claimed the cup was theirs for the taking.

Here we are a month later and that team is on a 1-8-1 skid (if memory serves me right)

Havent heard a peep from those "fans" in a little while.

[Zen v.W.o.]

All I know is that I need to get stonned after seeing that shit.

Why? Price is fucking amazing. Price is a franchise goalie coming into his own. Kid is 23. Goalies dont reach their best days until usually around the age of 25. The guy is a stud. The Habs actually made the right choice in keeping him over Halak.

[Droford]

It seems like the Capitals finally got things going this month and are playing like last year now. Even with their "slow" start they now have 24 pts which is tops in the league and 58 goals scored is tops by 5 as well.

The move of Semin to the first line with Ovechkin and Backstrom might have had something to do with it. Semin is actually playing better than Ovie and thats real scary if he can stay healthy.

[KleptoKlown]

Why? Price is fucking amazing. Price is a franchise goalie coming into his own. Kid is 23. Goalies dont reach their best days until usually around the age of 25. The guy is a stud. The Habs actually made the right choice in keeping him over Halak.

Halak is ripping it up in St Louis right now. Leading the league in shutouts, amoung the best in GAA and Save%. He's only 25 too. Price vs Halak is debatable, as right now Halak is far and away the better goalie. Price could very well be the next Patrick Roy....he could also be the next Kevin Weekes...

Regardless of who the Habs should have kept, one thing there is no argument against is that they should have got more for Halak. He carried them on his back through the playoffs, and all Gauthier was able to get was a couple of guys I can't even remember.

[Skippord]

Ryan O'Byrne looks massive next to every other Avs defensemen

[RP]

Blackhawks might have gotten rid of too many good players.

[SaskatchewanChamp]

Kadri is in tonight, I expect a very lopsided game, if Vancouver doesn't win by more than 3, I will be very surprised.

[KleptoKlown]

Vancouver has a nasty habit of playing down to weaker teams level.

Kinda surprised Schinder isn't getting the start. He's been really good when he's played and this is a perfect chance to get him some more experience. Hopefully they play him more than 10 games a year like all those previous backups.

[LoDownM]

I remember about a month ago when a certain team was on a 4-0-0 win streak to start the season and their fans claimed the cup was theirs for the taking.

Here we are a month later and that team is on a 1-8-1 skid (if memory serves me right)

Havent heard a peep from those "fans" in a little while.


I remember seeing something on NHL.com when they were still 5-1-0 about how they can win the cup. Was just like, really, the season is 6 games old.

[El Fangel]

They are having a good night against the canucks, but sadly they still have 23 mins of hockey left.

[KleptoKlown]

Canucks stole 2pts last night, no doubt. I might talk a lot of shit against the Leafs, but if it wasnt for Luongo, that game would have been a blow out. He finally stole a game to start earning his 10mill.

How about that Oilers/Rangers game today tho?
Avery is cheap cunt...I havent hated anyone in the NHL this much before...even Ulf Samulesson wasn't that dirty

[Droford]

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Erskine went on to score the game winning goal for the Caps.

[Blitz]

Am I the only one loving every second of the Leafs misery???

Seems like yesterday all of Laughs Nation was bitching about JFJ when he got fired, then a fewish months later, the Laughs hired Burke, and suddenly everyone thought the Laughs would instantly become cup contenders...considering Burke "won" a cup in Anaheim by fluking his ass off from inheriting a great team, then raping the Oilers for Pronger...Take it from a Canucks fan, he's the biggest mouth and most overrated GM in the league. He talks the the talk, but walks like a 98 year old man in a wheelchair. I'll give him credit, he did great when he worked some voodoo magic to trade McCabe to the Hawks in order to get the Sedin's on draft day...but other than that..I dunno, I think he would be a better used car salesman than a NHL GM. Looks great on the Laughs though, Pre-Cap, the Laughs were the NY Yankees of hockey....minus the success. They tried to spend spend spend, and have been in the basement ever since.

Im ranitng now..and I could go on...

But for some reason, I take almost as much joy as the Laughs losing as I do the Canucks winning.
Textbook example of why hardcore team haters are way more insufferable than hardcore team supporters.

[Zen v.W.o.]

Canucks stole 2pts last night, no doubt. I might talk a lot of shit against the Leafs, but if it wasnt for Luongo, that game would have been a blow out. He finally stole a game to start earning his 10mill.

How about that Oilers/Rangers game today tho?
Avery is cheap cunt...I havent hated anyone in the NHL this much before...even Ulf Samulesson wasn't that dirty

Avery is just a punk bitch. He isnt so dirty though. Dirty are guys like Ulf who took out knees deliberately and loose cannons like Darcy Tucker who would threaten you, then take you out.

Avery mostly yaps and picks his spots. Not as dirty as many other agitators.

[El Fangel]

Canucks stole 2pts last night, no doubt. I might talk a lot of shit against the Leafs, but if it wasnt for Luongo, that game would have been a blow out. He finally stole a game to start earning his 10mill.

How about that Oilers/Rangers game today tho?

Avery is cheap cunt...I havent hated anyone in the NHL this much before...even Ulf Samulesson wasn't that dirty

Yeah, that was a pretty good game they played last night.

Gaborik looks like he wants to climb the leader boards fast.

Avery is just a punk bitch. He isnt so dirty though. Dirty are guys like Ulf who took out knees deliberately and loose cannons like Darcy Tucker who would threaten you, then take you out.

Avery mostly yaps and picks his spots. Not as dirty as many other agitators.

Cooke, I hope the guy gets a skate across the neck.

[JimmyMess]

Avery is just a punk bitch. He isnt so dirty though. Dirty are guys like Ulf who took out knees deliberately and loose cannons like Darcy Tucker who would threaten you, then take you out.

Avery mostly yaps and picks his spots. Not as dirty as many other agitators.

Conversation between Sean Avery and former goaltender turned announcer (I believe Darren Pang)

Avery: "What do you know? You were a terrible goalie and now your a terrible reporter"

Panger: "How would you know Sean? When I played you were in your fourth year of grade 9."

epic.

[Emperor Smeat]

:lol:

[LoDownM]

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Never seen this before ever.

[weather vane]

bruins finally win fuck

wow at Thomas rn

[Hanso Amore]

Tyler Myers

[YOUR Hero]

Tyler Myers
although he sunk my Canucks last night, I hope this sparks him.

[Skippord]

seeing Matt Duchene fight yesterday was the coolest thing I've seen this season

[KleptoKlown]

Conversation between Sean Avery and former goaltender turned announcer (I believe Darren Pang)

Avery: "What do you know? You were a terrible goalie and now your a terrible reporter"

Panger: "How would you know Sean? When I played you were in your fourth year of grade 9."

epic.

That was a couplefew years ago...as hilarious now is it was then.

[KleptoKlown]

My main problem with Avery is, he actually has talent...

He's not a Datsyuk or Doan, but if he focused on his skills and not his mouth/being a dick all the time, he could be a 20-25 goal scorer/60-70 points. There is nothing wrong with getting under the skin of opposing players, cause them to take a shot at you, and giving your team a PP. If he wasn't such a douche, and turtled every time he's called on his shit. If he had even half a brain in that head of his, he could be a Esa Tikkanen type player.

[El Fangel]

Can't say I love the guy, but he is good at his job. On the other hand I love nothing more then watching Cooke get KO'd by one of my favorite players.

And souray getting pounded twice by Iggy.

[weather vane]

bruins

[Skippord]

Chris "Goddamn" Stewart and John Michael Liles wrecking fools

[LoDownM]

Sup with Halak? 2 blow outs in a row is it?

[El Fangel]

Fleury actually played well against a strong team, almost as shocking as a Price shutout.

[LoDownM]

Hopefully he keeps it up, when he's actually being consistent he's good.

[El Fangel]

That's something he isn't however, is consistent.

[weather vane]

NATURAL HAT TRICK FOR MILAN LUUUUUCCCCCCIIIIICCCCCC

[LoDownM]

Holy shit, 15 goals in the Philly/Tampa Bay game.

[OssMan]

How much wood would a babchuk chuck if a boychuk kovalchuk wood

[McLegend]

If you can only score 7 goals in an game you deserve to lose.

[El Fangel]

Stamkos is a fucking god.

[YOUR Hero]

Stamkos is a fucking god.
I was sure he was going to fall back this year before taking off next year.
Damn

[El Fangel]

Guessing he asked the hockey gods if he could take his sophomore slump jis first year.

[LoDownM]

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This happened at the Olympics, never thought I'd see it happen again.

[El Fangel]

Holy fuck.

[YOUR Hero]

Pat Burns passed away today :'(

[El Fangel]

Yeah, pretty sad about that. I signed a half dozen petitions to get him inducted but none worked out :(

[Arashi Kage]

Leafs - Habs game was great on HNIC.

Great tribute to Burnsy. Price was sharp in getting the shutout, although a player's skate saved a goal near the end of the 3rd.

I was one of those who was pissed at Halak being traded, but I'm so happy to see Price playing and winning as the Habs had believed that he could.

[Zen v.W.o.]

Halak who?

Hey, loved what you did for us dude, but I was always a proponent of Price. This guy is such a fucking beast.

[El Fangel]

I will be perfectly honest, I didnt think he would have this many wins at the end of the season let alone a month and a half in.

[Skippord]

Kevin Porter with three straight game winning goals

what uppppppppppppp?

[El Fangel]

I changed my views on the Kessel trade to be perfectly honest with you all.
In my opinion now, Burke made a smart move, he got Kessel for a couple of picks that were going to likely go to waste anyways.

Barring Schenn and the jury is out on Kadri the LAST player Toronto drafted and kept that was an impact player was Damphousse.

Not an excellent track record of excellent scouting given that a lot of first round picks become halfways good players at worst.

So basically he got a good player for two picks that with his scouting staff were huge gambles anyways.

[Emperor Smeat]

The Kessel trade involved the Bruins getting Tyler Seguin as the #2 pick in the draft although only reason it was possible was the Maple Leafs being horrible last year.

If the Maple Leafs were better, Bruins don't get the chance to draft in the Top 2 and "steal" one of the 2 big names of the draft while Leafs would have won the trade deal. Seguin right now is averaging a point every 2 games.

[YOUR Hero]

The leafs never want to admit they are rebuilding and because of that, they'll trade for guys that they shouldn't. It's a beautiful thing.

[Arashi Kage]

PRICE!!!!!!!!!!!!

Way to go Habs! 4-1 over the Kings.

Quoting CBC Sports:
Montreal's Carey Price made 19 saves to notch his NHL-leading 13th win of the year, matching his total from last season.

I feel good for the kid, amazing that this season has turned out this way so far. By the end of last season, I almost thought that he was "damaged goods" and would not regain his confidence under the pressure in Montreal.

:y:

[weather vane]

He sure is playing unreal right now...

[OssMan]

Why isn't Toronto the Maple Leaves

[El Fangel]

Because their owners and GM's never passed grade school.

[Arashi Kage]

Kovalev performed against the Leafs tonight. I don't think that there's anyone in history who is more hot-cold than Kovalev. Glad to see him do well, was one of my favorite Pens during Lemieux's 2nd tour of duty.

Price came within a minute of another shutout - stupid Leopold. :foc:

How much longer with Ron Wilson have a job??? Burke needs to find a way to bring in a top 2 line centre from another team.

[El Fangel]

There is an excellent article in the newest issue of THN about Burke and the Leafs, good read to be honest.

[El Fangel]

Stamkos held pointless for only the 4th time this season.

Says he has scored 3 or more points 5 times and has 11 YEAH FUCKING ELEVEN MULTIPOINT GAMES!!!

[Hanso Amore]

Jason Pominville is fucking worthless this year.

[weather vane]

bruins are a yoke rn

[El Fangel]

Leafs wish they were a yoke, shutout by Ottawa lol.

[weather vane]

Hunwick to Colorado

[JimmyMess]

Big things abrewin' in T.O., Kadri up to the first line. Hrrmmmmmm, old chicken legs going to do some good?

[OssMan]

Tomas Fleischmann to Colorado for Scott Hannan

Enjoy Flash :wavesad:

[El Fangel]

Goddamn, that should shake things up a bit.

[SaskatchewanChamp]

Awesome pick up for Washington. Really gives them a top 2 dman who can actually play defense.

[Hanso Amore]

THN.com has learned that billionaire Terry Pegula has signed a letter of intent to buy the Buffalo Sabres from Tom Golisano for about $150 million.

[Hanso Amore]

YESSSSSSSSSSS

[Droford]

http://a323.yahoofs.com/ymg/ept_sports_nhl_experts__81/ept_sports_nhl_experts-835719465-1291148379.jpg?ymcBvKEDJkmScUf8

[El Fangel]

Jesus Christ.

Also, rofl at Leafs screwup.

[weather vane]

leafsssssss

[El Fangel]

Suckkkkkkkkkkkk

[YOUR Hero]

Tomas Fleischmann to Colorado for Scott Hannan

Enjoy Flash :wavesad:
Fleishmann needed to move. He wasn't doing anything.

[El Fangel]

With the lines in Washington, their 4th line grinder is a scoring threat on any other team :lol:

[Arashi Kage]

THN.com has learned that billionaire Terry Pegula has signed a letter of intent to buy the Buffalo Sabres from Tom Golisano for about $150 million.

$150 Million, what a deal. :y:


(Rogers) is in high-level talks to acquire control of Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment in what's rumoured to be a $1.3-billion deal.

That $1.3 billion is only good for 66% ownership, however, it includes Maple Leafs, Raptors, and TFC.

http://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/story/2010/12/01/sp-rogers-leafs-talks.html

Love all the comments comparing would-be ownership under Rogers to cell phone charges (note for our friends in the USofA, we get owned by internet / cell rates in Canada).


Can't wait to see the ticket prices:
Seat Price: 250.00
Entertainment tax 35.00
Convience tax 50.00
Using center air tax 25.00
Sewage usage fee: 30.00
Sewage overage fee: 15.00 per visit after 2
Beverage enjoyment tax: 20.00
Conessions clean up tax: 25.00
Parking tax: 15.00
Walking tax:45.00
Tax on the taxes: 75.00
Arbitrary provincial tax: 25.00

[Emperor Smeat]

Bruins managed to beat Flyers 3-0 when the last few games they barely could score more than 1-2 goals a game.

[El Fangel]

Tim Fucking Thomas

Also, Edmonton got a well deserved win, even if it was against the Habs.

[weather vane]

so mint... now win tomorrow and I will stop worrying

[El Fangel]

That shorty by Gagner and Hemsky was a beaut.

Edmontons second goal, Price had not a chance on.

[weather vane]

Sturm to LA

Bruins cap troubles are solved.

[Emperor Smeat]

Bruins didn't have too much of a choice though since Sturm has been hurt and they didn't have the roster space or cap space to continue holding him.

It sucks that he got hurt and couldn't do much so far this year but at least the Bruins now have some space for a future deal or trade since they didn't do anything major during last season (except for the Kessel trade before the season).

[weather vane]

Bruins win 8-1 and that Sturm trade did not even end up happening...

[El Fangel]

I know its his first game back, but how did he not factor into any of the EigHT goals...

[Corndad]

Even the haters out there have to admit Crosby has been a beast the last couple weeks. 2nd straight Hat Trick at home tonight. Dang. Looks like the scoring title between him and Stamkos gonna be hot all season.

[OssMan]

His last hat trick was like the 3 shittiest goals ever. Haven't seen tonight's though.

[El Fangel]

When your one of two forwards on ice with talent, its pretty easy to be a point getter.

[parkmania]

But look at Crosby a couple years ago - he was an assist-getter, but was more interested in dishing the puck than shooting it himself. The last two years he's figured out that if the Pens need him to put the biscuit in the basket, then it's ok to do exactly that.

[weather vane]

Crosby is unreal. Anybody who doesn't see that is obviously a moron.

Probably the best player in the world.

[El Fangel]

I think Ovechkin and Stamkos would like to have a word with you on the matter.
Of course the best is a point of perspective in what a team needs and what you want each player to do.

Example, if Ovechkin was on Pitts and Crosby was on Washington, who do you think would do better?

On washington, Backstrom would be likely moved down, Semin would stay on Crosbys win and it wouldnt be much change.

On Pitts, Ovechkin would be on top line with Malkin and that, that would be fucking scary.

[Skippord]

My man crush on Kevin Shattenkirk continues to grow every day

[El Fangel]

The kid is alright.

[weather vane]

I think Ovechkin and Stamkos would like to have a word with you on the matter.
Of course the best is a point of perspective in what a team needs and what you want each player to do.

Example, if Ovechkin was on Pitts and Crosby was on Washington, who do you think would do better?

On washington, Backstrom would be likely moved down, Semin would stay on Crosbys win and it wouldnt be much change.

On Pitts, Ovechkin would be on top line with Malkin and that, that would be fucking scary.

Are you crazy? If Crosby was on Washington it would be ridic. Malkin is overrated. Crosby plays with glorified 3rd liners and still is the best. Ovechkin plays with other superstars...

[SaskatchewanChamp]

I strongly believe that the Caps, and mostly the top lines, are focusing on their defensive play. It has, and always will be their downfall come playoff time.

[Hanso Amore]

I dunno. While I agree that Ovie has a way better supporting cast, I think if you swap Crosby and Ovechkin they would still produce about the same as they do now. They are both Great.

Just two very different players.

[SaskatchewanChamp]

How much longer with Ron Wilson have a job??? Burke needs to find a way to bring in a top 2 line centre from another team.

Because their owners and GM's never passed grade school.

Brian Burke is the best GM Boston never had!

[El Fangel]

Spilchuk, if Malkin is overrated, care to explain how he carried the pens on his back when Crosby was injured and how he won an Art Ross trophy?

[YOUR Hero]

Malkin has really fallen off. His potential is still large, but as a superstar, no. Somethings different about him now, like he's lost 1/4 a step or a ton of confidence.

... F.A. you're brining up what Malkin did 2 years ago.

[SaskatchewanChamp]

Malkin is the typical Russian Sniper. When he wants to go, he can go. If he doesn't.... well Alex Kovalev is the perfect example.

[Lara Emily]

4-0 Pens after 1 against Columbus

Chased Steve Mason already, 3 for 3 on the PP and Crosby now has points in I believe 15 straight, scoring another deflection goal, he now leads the league in goals and points

[Arashi Kage]

Malkin scratched for tonight's game :shifty:

[El Fangel]

He was already leading Stamkos by 4 and Ovy by 11...

[Lara Emily]

He was already leading Stamkos by 4 and Ovy by 11...

yup and now he's up by 2 goals and 6 points

6-1 Pens

[Corndad]

7-1 This is crazy.

[El Fangel]

Lol

[Arashi Kage]

Leafs - Bruins game is pretty good. The Leafs are playing hard, 2-1 Bruins at present but that is because of Thomas being sharp and JS being caught back in his net twice.

Note - I'm not a Leafs fan (Pens fan since '88), but I'd like to see the Leafs win this game. Kessel (never liked him ever) needs to score in this game.

[Arashi Kage]

VERSTEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEG!!!!

Seriously, without Thomas, this is a 7-2 game for the Leafs, lol.

Looks like we'll get OT.


edit:

Thomas robbed the Leafs of a sure goal in OT.

Going to shoot-out, shots 40-27 Leafs.

[Emperor Smeat]

Both horrible but yet hilarious how Thomas saved Kessel's attempt but yet ended up sliding back into the net.

:mad: Ryder sucks at shootouts and manages to hit the post more often than goalies making a save against his shots.

[El Fangel]

Canadiens bitches!!!!

[Arashi Kage]

Taylor Hall with a pure beauty to win on a breakaway in OT for the Oilers!

Andy MacDonald with the WTF moment of the game which essentially set up the Hall breakaway - it's like he skated and just spontaneously slipped / fell into Horcoff's legs and smashed his head into a knee or shin. :wtf: Hope he's ok.

[weather vane]

lol we lose to the leafs

[El Fangel]

But hey, you still have their 1st overall pick:)

[LoDownM]

10 Game Win streak :cool:

[IC Champion]

Sidney Crosby is raping the NHL right now.

[Droford]

Dayton Gems have Jerry Lawler Night in February (http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/blog/puck_daddy/post/Pass-or-Fail-Jerry-The-King-Lawler-hockey-jer?urn=nhl-292432)

http://a323.yahoofs.com/ymg/ept_sports_nhl_experts__81/ept_sports_nhl_experts-215149593-1291677770.jpg?ymLRwMEDvth0UsO7
(http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/blog/puck_daddy/post/Pass-or-Fail-Jerry-The-King-Lawler-hockey-jer?urn=nhl-292432)

[parkmania]

Dayton Gems have Jerry Lawler Night in February (http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/blog/puck_daddy/post/Pass-or-Fail-Jerry-The-King-Lawler-hockey-jer?urn=nhl-292432)

http://a323.yahoofs.com/ymg/ept_sports_nhl_experts__81/ept_sports_nhl_experts-215149593-1291677770.jpg?ymLRwMEDvth0UsO7
(http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/blog/puck_daddy/post/Pass-or-Fail-Jerry-The-King-Lawler-hockey-jer?urn=nhl-292432)

I'd buy a replica of that jersey.

[Blitz]

Nice comeback from the Leafs last night. Gustavsson played lovely.

[YOUR Hero]

Montreal beat the Habs last night.

-That's the type of reporting I got this morning listening to my local news.... :nono:

[LoDownM]

lol

[Arashi Kage]

Crosby with 2 against the Leafs so far tonight.

He just might be taking a run at 50 in 50, whatcha think?

I never expected anyone to come close anymore.

[El Fangel]

He will likely hit it. 27/29 so far, a couple 2 or three goal games and he will have a good shot. As long as he doesn't score 23 in the next ten or less, I'm fine with it.

[LoDownM]

30 Games actually.

[El Fangel]

Yinno, i don't think I would mind his success aa much if I wasnt living in his hometown. I swear if I hear him compared to Gretzky once more ill kill someone.

[weather vane]

Well he is the best player in the world.

[El Fangel]

That is completely debatable and you as an intelligent hockey fan know that.

In Gretzkys case, there was no debate.

[Kapoutman]

I would indeed say that Crosby is the best player in the world.

[Lara Emily]

That is completely debatable and you as an intelligent hockey fan know that.

In Gretzkys case, there was no debate.

There can still be debate. For me I'd say Lemieux is the best ever. Some might say Orr or Howe.

[parkmania]

IF the Pens can keep winning, they will have a chance to tie the NHL record for consecutive wins @WAS on Dec 23rd, 1 week before the Winter Classic - talk about a buildup!

[LoDownM]

There can still be debate. For me I'd say Lemieux is the best ever. Some might say Orr or Howe.

This.

Lemieux for me too. Guy doesn't even have 1000 games played(915) and is No. 7 all time points getter and in the Top Ten for just about everything else.

[Arashi Kage]

There will never be another Super Mario. He'll always be my favorite player - and the best! My 2003 TPWW avatar was a Lemieux montage that I made.

http://www.atomicballroom.com/blog/wp-content/uploads//2010/09/Mario-Lemieux.jpg
"Sid, I know that you're gonna be great.... but you'll never be 'Le Magnifique'.."

[JimmyMess]

Mario Lemieux #2 to Wayne Gretzky overall.

Mario Lemieux I'd say is the most talented of all time. But here is the one statistc that separates the "Great One" from the rest

Three players have posted 100 assists in a season: Gretzky, Orr, Lemieux

Orr did it 1 time
Lemieux did it 1 time
Gretzky did it 11 times

[Lara Emily]

Mario Lemieux #2 to Wayne Gretzky overall.

Mario Lemieux I'd say is the most talented of all time. But here is the one statistc that separates the "Great One" from the rest

Three players have posted 100 assists in a season: Gretzky, Orr, Lemieux

Orr did it 1 time
Lemieux did it 1 time
Gretzky did it 11 times

Which should tell you about the support he had in the high flying 80s more than anything else.

But you actually do touch on my philosophy which is:

Who had the most successful career: Wayne Gretzky
Who in my opinion is actually the most skilled of all time: Mario Lemieux

[El Fangel]

Not to discount, Kurri or Messier. But I would hands down take Jagr on my wing first.

Also, you take a look at the big 5, Gretzky, Howe, Richard, Orr and Lemeiux, you have the greatest forwards the game has ever seen, howevwr.

Howe and Richards were the 50-60's greatest
Orr took over in the early 70's
Gretzky owned the 80's
Lemieux, The 90's
Sadly, there isn't an apparent best for the 2000-2010 period. Arguably Crosby, Ovy for second half.
I think, in 10 years, you will see Crosby, Stamkos, Ovechkin, Malkin for 2010-2020

[Lara Emily]

Not to discount, Kurri or Messier. But I would hands down take Jagr on my wing first.

Also, you take a look at the big 5, Gretzky, Howe, Richard, Orr and Lemeiux, you have the greatest forwards the game has ever seen, howevwr.

Howe and Richards were the 50-60's greatest
Orr took over in the early 70's
Gretzky owned the 80's
Lemieux, The 90's
Sadly, there isn't an apparent best for the 2000-2010 period. Arguably Crosby, Ovy for second half.
I think, in 10 years, you will see Crosby, Stamkos, Ovechkin, Malkin for 2010-2020

Just for the record Orr was a defenceman

[El Fangel]

Haha, you know I knew That. Meant to type skaters:p

[Lara Emily]

Haha, you know I knew That. Meant to type skaters:p

Yeah I knew I just needed to point it out :p

[JimmyMess]

Which should tell you about the support he had in the high flying 80s more than anything else.

But you actually do touch on my philosophy which is:

Who had the most successful career: Wayne Gretzky
Who in my opinion is actually the most skilled of all time: Mario Lemieux

That statistic is insane. Gretzky made players, players didn't make Gretzky. Support is not what created this.

The only thing Gretzky had in defense of your argument was that he had an enforcer.

If Gretzky never had a goal in his career he is the number one point scorer of all time.

[El Fangel]

You know, I have to say that assisting on a goal by passing can be as hard as scoring.

Accurately passing to a moving teammate, banking off the boards, etc. Is something that takes a lot of skill.

[Kapoutman]

By playing hockey three times a week, I'll tell you that yes, making an accurate pass is harder than it look, but it's much easier to get on the board for an assist. you can just be the guy who handed it to the player who then made the real play-making pass, and you still get a nod.

[El Fangel]

First assist rather, not secondary.

[Londoner]

kiss my ass, montreal!!!!

[Arashi Kage]

lol, Brian Burke is sitting next to Pat Quinn at Markus Naslund's jersey retirement in Vancouver. Wonder if Quinn's like, "So Burkie, you need any help behind the bench in T.O?". :shifty:

Classy video message from Bertuzzi just shown while I was writing this. Never liked Bertuzzi even though he played OHL here when I was a kid, but great message to Naslund. Cool to see Bertuzzi putting on a 'nucks jersey one more time. :y:

[El Fangel]

I love the fact that Toronto fans are all over tonights game.

1) You beat a backup in his second start in almost 30 games
2) Your still not in the playoffs...not even close.

[Arashi Kage]

Habs shouldn't beat themselves up over this loss. I expected the Habs to come out flat tonight after the amazing performance they put on in the 3rd period against Detriot. It was full throttle for the whole period, they were bound to be worn out tonight.

[Lara Emily]

12 in a row!

[parkmania]

12 in a row!

Dirty Dozen!

[El Fangel]

12 in a row!

How is this team winning honestly.

Its Crosby and a group of ragtags, Malkin and Staal are out. They have Gogo and Tang on the PP.

What else? Fleury? HAHAHAHAAH

[LoDownM]

:roll: You act like it's impossible for a goalie to get out of a slump or a team to get hot with star players out.

[YOUR Hero]

Fleury is a good goalie. He can be streaky at times, but he's a good goalie

[Londoner]

Can't believe Washingtons losing streak, whats up with them? Got their match v NY rangers on atm. Good so far.

[El Fangel]

Fleury is a good goalie. He can be streaky at times, but he's a good goalie

Look at the top goalies this year and their stats last year.